Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Today is my dad's birthday! My dad is such a great person...really, there isn't another person alive that I trust more than him! He's the most honest, hardworking, and just generally wonderful person I've ever met!

Not only is he a great person but he's also very talented...here are a couple things he's made for me over the years...

This beautiful cabinet that I keep my chintz collection in was made by my dad in the 90s.

He also made my birdhouse table around that time! He used to make things and sell them at the flea market. We spent many wonderful hours at the flea market...my kids practically grew up there! I miss those days!

My dad has had a hard year with my mom passing away in April...can you do me a favor and leave him a happy birthday wish here! His name is Jack. He reads ALL your comments everyday! I know he will love this...and if you happen to be in Pittsburgh, PA he gets really happy because that's where he is from!

Happy Birthday, Jack! It's been MANY years since I've seen you, but you'll remember me as Kathy Buffalo. : ) I'm so glad to have reconnected with Cindy, and Facebook keeps us in touch with what's going on in our lives. She is one amazingly talented lady!

Happy Birthday Jack!!! I hope you had a fabulous day. I only know yourdaughter through blogland and from the very beginning I could tell howmuch she loves and admires her dad.Wishing you good health and happiness.

Sending a special Pittsburgh "YINZER" Birthday greeting to Jack! Any guy from Pittsburgh is a great guy in my book!GO BUCCOS, STEELERS, PENGUINS and PANTHERS!I'll bet you'd love to get some Islays chipped ham, a Klondike and a Iron City Beer for your b-day!

Happy Birthday Jack! Your daughter said there was no one in this world she trusted more than you...that's how I feel about my dad. You have been a good father to have earned not only the love but the trust of your daughter! I'm sorry about the loss of your wife. I hope you find the coming year a good one for you!

Happy Birthday Jack! Love your wood work! My dad also makes beautiful things out of wood...his name is Albert. He does birdhouse benches, similar to your table and sells them. My mom passed away three years ago April and it is still very hard; especially after 59 years of marriage. He'll be 85 next April and says his shop and woodworking keeps him going. May God Bless, Mumzie

Happy, happy birthday, Jack! I can see now where Cindy gets her creative talent! Hope you had a wonderful birthday!Wendy who never met Cindy except for flying pass her on 680 when she went to visit you on Father's Day : )

Happy Happy Birthday Jack! Our neighbor, who's yard back yard meets our back yard, reminds me of you. I have never met you, but I picture you being about the same in age and very talented.

You have made some very beautiful things for your daughter out of wood. My father is a carpenter and wood finisher too. Now my husband and I watch our third youngest son, desire to be a carpenter and in the trades someday as well. We hope he does. It's an art that only a few seem to have been born with.

Anyway.....we hope you have the most wonderful birthday ever....filled with lot's of laughter and great memories.

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Happy Birthday dear Jack,I am the one that made Cindy the glass house that you made the table for. I have such a connection with you.... you sound so much like own dear Dad..... he use to make furniture also. My Dad turned 90 this year....My prayers are with you... Your daughter loves you so..... Dads have a special place in daughter hearts..Hugs and kisses to you on your birthdayLinda

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUHAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JAAAACK!!HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUOOUOUOU!!!!It's a good thing you couldn't hear me sing that...I sure hope you had a very good birthday.You are a very talented woodworkingman. You have a very talented daughter. Happy Birthday from Central, Louisiana.

Dear Jack, a very Happy Birthday to you. The words your daughter used to describe you are the same words I always use to describe my dad (also named Jack) who turned 88 in July. You both belong to the greatest generation this country has ever known and we, the children and grandchildren, have so much to learn from all of you.

My dad also had a very tough time when we lost my Mom in 1996. He would be the first to tell you that the intense grief and sadness does give way to wonderful memories which, in turn, lead to smiles and laughter.

Happy Birthday Jack! Love your daughter's sight. She says you are from Pittsburgh Pa~~~well that is where I am, born and raised here! So a "special happy birthday" from Pittsburgh~~ Go Steelers, Pirates & Penquins!

Jack, it is wonderful to get to know someone using the "modern marvels" as our messengers! I feel as if I know you through your daughter's beautiful blog. You have made her so many pretty things, and I know you have been such a treasure and strong support for her. I am so very sorry about your wife. Life's so short, and it brings such joy... but at times I have lost loved ones, too... and it is such a sharp blow to the soul that we can scarcely breathe.

Enjoy your birthday. I think about all my friends in blog land as if they are truly people I have come to know... I find myself talking about them, saying, "My friend Cindy...." and her dad!

Happy birthday, Jack! Enjoy your birthday. Wish my dad was still here so I could tell him face to face but I still celebrate his life each and every day because he lives on in our hearts. Celebrate life today, including your very special daughter. Sending many blessings your way.

Happy Birthday from Roanoke, Virginia Jack!I visit your daughter's beautiful blog every day. It makes me smile. My Dad passed away 8 years ago and I miss him every day. Here's hoping the good Lord blesses you with good health in the coming year!

Happy Birthday Jack! You are extremely talented. I have been admiring your handiwork ever since I began reading Cindy's blog a few years ago. From many of her posts, it is also very apparent how much Cindy loves and admires you.

A very happy birthday to you, Jack! I live in PA, but nearer the Nittany Lions than to the Steelers. I lost my Daddy 10 years ago and still think of him nearly every day. Cherish the time you have with your daughter, that's the best gift anyone can have!Barbara

Jump Back Jack-oh..wait..I got sidetracked...I was supposed to say Happy Birthday Jack! I hope you have a wonderful day..and you certainly have a wonderful daughter. I know this has been a rough year for you-I also know that there is a bright future for you-you just have to seek it out and find it. Hmmmm...maybe YOU should start a blog.

I can see that you are very talented-the furniture pieces you made are just wonderful.

Happy Birthday, Jack!! Cindy talks about you the same way that I speak of my dad - so you must be very special indeed. Cindy and I are nearly the same age and it sounds as if we are each a big "Daddy's Girl".

Happy Birthday, Jack! With Cindy sharing stories of how you've created beautiful items for her, it reminds me of my dad and his never saying I can't create that for you... I'd take him to look at it and somehow he'd always end up making it even better than the item I'd loved at a store. I can tell and see you're like that too!!

Hi Jack, Happy Bday!!! I am Emanuel, from Buenos Aires, Argentina. You made an incredible person of Cindy, I really admire her, she is so talent and nice. I am sure that you are the same kind of person. I hope both of you come to my beautiful country some day!!Kisses from here and enjoy your day!!